4th OF JULY FAMILY FESTIVAL RETURNS TO RAILROAD PARK

Railroad Park will host its 4^th of July Family Festival on Thursday, July 4 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. FREE to attend, this event provides a central gathering place for the Birmingham community to celebrate the holiday with live music, food trucks and a children’s area. At 9:00 PM, Railroad Park offers a spectacular view of the annual fireworks at Vulcan Park & Museum.

Entertainment takes place between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM and features DJ – CJ “tha Sticman”, Ja’Nise Gentry, DMOS and Southland Soul. Attendees are invited to watch the annual Vulcan Park & Museum fireworks at 9:00 PM, following the live music. The event will also feature lawn games sponsored by Piggly Wiggly from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM including giant checkers, giant Connect Four, bean bag toss and more.

“We are excited to invite area residents and visitors to gather and celebrate on ‘Birmingham’s Front Lawn,’” said Ronda Robinson, director of events & community engagement, Railroad Park Foundation. We’ll have something for the entire family to enjoy.”

Some of Birmingham’s best food trucks will be on hand, and attendees are also invited to bring a picnic. Note: there will be four secure locations along 1^st Avenue South at 14^th, 16^th, 17^th & 18^th Streets with bag & cooler checks.

Guests are welcome to bring picnic blankets, lawn chairs & coolers. Please note the following prohibited items & event policy:

Prohibited Items

·       Weapons

·       Fireworks

·       Outside Alcohol

·       Tents

·       Glass

·       Backpacks

Event Policy

·       Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian